Pronghorn unit 01D, North Dakota: licenses, lottery and hunting land
North Dakota pronghorn unit 01D covers 1,470 square miles, across McKenzie County. In the 2026 pronghorn lottery NDGF made 100 licenses available in unit 01D (100 any pronghorn). 2,363 residents named it as their first choice, and 55 of them drew. 46.6% of the unit is public land, mostly national grassland, and 1,784 acres are PLOTS walk-in land on private ground (NDGF map layers, 2026).
Data updated October 2026. Lottery: NDGF, 2019 to 2026. Land: NDGF map layers, 2026. Seasons: NDGF 2026-27 table.
NDGF wildlife management areaNational grasslandBLMCorps of EngineersBureau of ReclamationState trust landNational park (no hunting)PLOTS (private land open to hunting)Unit 01DNeighboring unitsLake or riverHighway
| Size | 941,111 acres (1,470 square miles) |
|---|---|
| Counties | McKenzie |
| Licenses, 2026 lottery | 100: 100 any pronghorn |
| First-choice resident applicants, 2026 | 2,363 |
| Public land | 46.6% (438,720 acres) |
| PLOTS walk-in land | 1,784 acres; 3 tracts centered in the unit |
| Wildlife management areas | 8 (11,370 acres) |
| Pronghorn gun season, 2026 | October 2 to 18, 2026 |
| Towns in and near it | Alexander, East Fairview, Arnegard and Watford City |
How many pronghorn licenses does unit 01D get?
In the 2026 pronghorn lottery NDGF made 100 licenses available in unit 01D (100 any pronghorn). 2,363 residents named it as their first choice, and 55 of them drew. NDGF made 115 licenses available here in 2019 and 100 in 2026.
| Year | License | Licenses available | Set aside for landowners (gratis) | Issued in the resident drawing (all choices) | First-choice resident applicants | First-choice applicants who drew | Share who drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Any Pronghorn | 100 | 45 | not printed | 2,363 | 55 | 2% |
| 2025 | Any Pronghorn | 90 | 34 | not printed | 2,064 | 56 | 3% |
| 2024 | Any Pronghorn | 150 | 38 | not printed | 2,174 | 112 | 5% |
| 2024 | Doe/Fawn Pronghorn | 25 | 0 | not printed | 60 | 25 | 42% |
| 2022 | A - Any Pronghorn | 130 | 35 | not printed | 2,166 | 95 | 4% |
| 2022 | D - Doe/Fawn Pronghorn | 30 | 12 | not printed | 19 | 18 | 95% |
| 2021 | Any Pronghorn | 120 | 41 | not printed | 2,088 | 79 | 4% |
| 2020 | Any Pronghorn | 150 | 35 | not printed | 1,919 | 115 | 6% |
| 2019 | Any Pronghorn | 115 | 43 | 72 | 1,855 | 72 | 4% |
Source: NDGF pronghorn lottery statistics and NDGF pronghorn lottery archive; NDGF notes small differences from voided, revoked or refunded licenses. "First-choice applicants who drew" adds up NDGF's successful applicants at every bonus point level; "share who drew" divides it by first-choice resident applicants, for that year only. It is not a forecast.
How many bonus points did it take to draw unit 01D in 2026?
Any Pronghorn: 55 of 2,363 resident first-choice applicants drew; 0 of the 375 with no bonus points did; everyone with 16 points or more drew.
| Bonus points | Any Pronghorn: drew / applied |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 / 375 |
| 1 | 0 / 311 |
| 2 | 1 / 222 |
| 3 | 0 / 250 |
| 4 | 2 / 223 |
| 5 | 8 / 231 |
| 6 | 4 / 228 |
| 7 | 5 / 153 |
| 8 | 8 / 123 |
| 9 | 12 / 103 |
| 10 | 5 / 62 |
| 11 | 6 / 37 |
| 12 | 1 / 29 |
| 13 | 1 / 8 |
| 14 | 0 / 5 |
| 15 | 1 / 2 |
| 16 | 1 / 1 |
Source: NDGF pronghorn lottery statistics, "Bonus Points (Successful Applicants/Total Applicants)". The top column is NDGF's own top bucket. An applicant who does not draw a first choice earns a bonus point for the next lottery.
How much public land and PLOTS is in unit 01D?
46.6% of unit 01D is public land: 438,720 of its 941,111 acres. The largest share is national grassland, 387,219 acres. PLOTS adds 1,784 acres of private land open to walk-in hunting; 3 PLOTS tracts are centered inside the unit.
| Manager | Acres | Share of unit 01D |
|---|---|---|
| National grassland | 387,219 | 41.1% |
| State trust land | 39,406 | 4.2% |
| National park (no hunting) | 23,573 | 2.5% |
| NDGF wildlife management area | 11,370 | 1.2% |
| PLOTS (private land open to hunting) | 1,784 | 0.2% |
| Corps of Engineers | 436 | under 0.1% |
| BLM | 287 | under 0.1% |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 2 | under 0.1% |
Wildlife management areas in unit 01D: Lewis and Clark WMA (6,642 acres here), Trenton WMA (1,742 acres here), Big Oxbow WMA (972 acres here), Och's Point WMA (971 acres here), Neu's Point WMA (510 acres here), Sullivan WMA (265 acres here), Tweden WMA (239 acres here) and Overlook WMA (29 acres here).
Measured by FilledTag inside NDGF's unit boundary from NDGF PLOTS Guide map layers (WMAs, PLOTS, trust land, federal land). Where two maps overlap, the acres are counted once. State trust land is open to walk-in hunting unless the Department of Trust Lands lists the tract as closed; some tracts ask that the lessee be told first.
Which counties does unit 01D cover?
Unit 01D lies in McKenzie County. Each county's page lists its PLOTS land and WMAs.
| County | Acres in unit 01D | Share of the unit |
|---|---|---|
| McKenzie County | 940,972 | 100% |
When is pronghorn season in unit 01D in 2026?
Every pronghorn license is good with a bow from the first date below, then with a gun or bow in the later season, in the unit printed on it.
| Season | Where | Opens | Closes | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronghorn: Bow | Units 1A, 1D, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4C, 5A, 6A, 7A, 8A, 9A, 9C, 10A, 11A, 13A, 17A | September 4, 2026 | September 27, 2026 | no lottery |
| Pronghorn: Gun or Bow | Units 1A, 1D, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4C, 5A, 6A, 7A, 8A, 9A, 9C, 10A, 11A, 13A, 17A | October 2, 2026 | October 18, 2026 | August 5, 2026 |
Source: NDGF 2026-27 season dates.
How do you get to unit 01D?
Highways through the unit: ND 200 (about 52 miles inside it), US 85 (about 42 miles inside it), ND 16 (about 29 miles inside it), ND 68 (about 28 miles inside it) and ND 58 (about 8 miles inside it). Towns inside: Alexander and East Fairview. Just outside: Arnegard (on the line), Watford City (on the line), Williston (6 miles) and Springbrook (15 miles).
Which units border pronghorn unit 01D?
Unit 01D touches 5 other pronghorn units. Their 2026 licenses and land, for comparison:
| Unit | Licenses, 2026 | First-choice applicants | Public land | PLOTS acres |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 01A | 130 | 3,044 | 35.2% | 38,739 |
| Unit 08A | 40 | 369 | 2.3% | 8,228 |
| Unit 09A | 40 | 282 | 17.2% | 2,955 |
| Unit 10A | 50 | 351 | 21.9% | 4,935 |
| Unit 13A | 60 | 1,099 | 6.6% | 68,533 |
Questions hunters ask
How many bonus points does it take to draw pronghorn unit 01D?
55 of 2,363 resident first-choice applicants drew; 0 of the 375 with no bonus points did; everyone with 16 points or more drew. Those are NDGF's 2026 figures for any pronghorn licenses in unit 01D; the full table by point level is above. A coming year can differ.
How much public land is in pronghorn unit 01D?
46.6% of unit 01D, 438,720 of its 941,111 acres, is public land by the state and federal maps NDGF publishes; the largest share is national grassland at 387,219 acres. Another 1,784 acres are PLOTS, private land the owner has opened to walk-in hunting.
What towns are in pronghorn unit 01D?
Alexander and East Fairview are inside the unit.
When is pronghorn season in unit 01D in 2026?
Bow only from September 4 to 27, 2026, then gun or bow from October 2 to 18, 2026, in unit 01D only. Dates are from NDGF's 2026-27 season table; the lottery deadline was August 5, 2026.
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Where these numbers come from
- Licenses, applicants and bonus points: NDGF pronghorn lottery statistics; NDGF pronghorn lottery archive.
- Seasons: NDGF 2026-27 season dates.
- Unit boundary: NDGF hunting unit maps. Land: NDGF PLOTS Guide map layers (WMAs, PLOTS, trust land, federal land). Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 and 2024 Gazetteer.
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